Apr 14, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

CLS 253 - Blood Bank Practicum


Offered Fall: Yes Offered Winter: Yes Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No
3 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 3-0-0
Graded: Graded: S/U
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CLS 109 , CLS 190 , CLS 200 , CLS 201 , CLS 202 , CLS 203 , CLS 213 , CLS 214 , a minimum 2.00 NMU cumulative GPA, and faculty recommendations.

Includes blood banking.

Notes: This course is part of a six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory under the supervision of clinical laboratory professionals. Includes practical experience in all areas of the clinical laboratory including LIS. Current affiliates are in Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The practicum is represented by CLS 250T , CLS 251 ,CLS 252 , CLS 253 and CLS 254 .